Where to Pick Your Own Strawberries 2 Hours or Less From Chicago

Shiny, red, sweet strawberries are one of nature’s most delightful treats. They pack a nutritional punch, too, making them the perfect pick for an early summer snack. “One cup of strawberries brings great flavor and amazing health benefits,” says Carolyn O’Donnell of the California Strawberry Commission. “Only 50 calories and low in sugar, eating eight […]

Feast on Fruit: Strawberry Bruschetta and Strawberry Kale Salad

We’re able to get strawberries year round, but winter’s mealy stand-ins are no match for the juicy, sun-fattened berries of summer.   Their intense sweetness naturally lends itself to inclusion in desserts. We stuff strawberries into pies, crisps, tarts, shortcakes, cheesecakes and parfaits. We dip them in chocolate and smother them with whipped cream. But […]

Buttermilk Corn Muffins with Fresh Strawberries

Everyone loves corn muffins: They can be sweet or savory, and they taste great slathered with either preserves or plain old salted butter (or both!). What makes them even better is the addition of fresh summer strawberries. (Want to pick your own? Check out our guide to berry picking around the Chicagoland area.) These little […]